American athletes reacted with glee to Michelle Carter's massive final throw

By Chris Nickinson

The theme for Michelle Carter's 2016 has been "clutch" (h/t USATF Twitter) as once she repeated her he final throw theatrics from March's World Indoor Championships with another last chance American record throw in Rio to close out the first night of action in Rio.

Team USA reacts:

SPEECHLESS!!!!!!

— Darrell Hill (@B1GHomie) August 13, 2016

Literally just cried tears for my roommate @ShotDiva!!! She's the Olympic Gold Medalist!!! I'm so happy for you!!!!

— Natasha Hastings (@natashahastings) August 13, 2016

Huge huge congrats to @ShotDiva for winning the shot put!!!!!! Super happy for you that was definitely inspiring!!

— Marvin Bracy (@_BraceYaself) August 13, 2016

My teammate, @ShotDiva , just won the first gold medal for USATF and set an American record! #MyCaptain #Rio2016 #goals

— Maggie Malone (@MaggieMalone93) August 13, 2016

So proud to know and be friends with the new Olympic champion #rio #shotput #nyac #usatf #nike https://t.co/vVqdiiTqrE

— Reese Hoffa (@hoffathrows) August 13, 2016

@ShotDiva is totally inspiring thank you for setting the tone...

— Erik Kynard Jr. (@Erik_Kynard) August 13, 2016

Congratulations to the team captain, @ShotDiva for starting @TeamUSA on the right track. Last one, best one! #YouThrowGirl @usatf

— Christian Taylor (@Taylored2jump) August 13, 2016

Congratulations @ShotDiva!!! You are an Olympic Gold Medalist🏅🇺🇸 #ShotPut #USA #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/GVvvIKVzEr

— Joe Kovacs (@JoeKovacsUSA) August 13, 2016